BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Senators announced today they have released goaltender Daren Machesney and signed goaltender Ryan Nie to a professional try-out contract.

Machesney, 24, will return to the B-Sens’ ECHL affiliate Elmira Jackals. In three games with the Jackals, the 6-0, 185-pound net minder has posted a 1-2-0 record, with a 4.03 goals-against average and .871 save percentage.

The Hamilton, Ont. native dressed as the B-Sens’ back-up goaltender Sunday, Dec. 26 versus Adirondack, but did not play.

Nie, 25, has appeared in 20 games with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL this season, posting a record of 9-8-3, with 3.35 goals-against average and .893 save percentage.

The B-Sens host the Albany Devils Friday at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $17.75 for side seating, $16.75 for end seating. Fans can purchase tickets at www.ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or in person at the Binghamton Senators’ executive office or the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office.